Sunday, February 12, 2012

CHRISTMAS SEW-ALONG FOR FEBRUARAY PLUS MORE

I got a late start on joining in on the Christmas Sew-Along that happens on the second Saturday of each month. I had a very pleasant time visiting with two quilting friends and going out to lunch. Unplanned event but a very pleasant one. It is always good to get together with friends who like the same kind of quilts, share thoughts and ideas, and have a good lunch.

I started on my project on Saturday evening. By the time I got it to the point where a picture would look like something recognizable, it was too late to do a post. Here is a picture of the progress I made.

All the applique parts are fused down and ready for machine stitching with a small buttonhole or overcast stitch. I have navy blue borders cut ready to add on after that. The pattern I am using is by Country Threads and is called "Merry, Merry Christmas". Wonder how they came up with that name". The pattern includes instructions for two more smaller pieces. One says "JOY". The other has a Christmas tree with balls on it and says "Deck the Halls". I was thinking that someone could use the snowman and change the wording to "SNOW" and use the quilt for winter decorating and not just the holiday.

I have two more of the Buttermilk Basin blocks stitched.

I think I will work on the holiday project this afternoon and enjoy my day. I hope you find some time to play too.
Karen

How pretty, Karen - I love your Christmas quilt. Sounds like you had a good day, and lunch with friends is always a winner!! Are the "Buttermilk Basin" blocks part of a pattern, book? Love their look :o)Judie

I love Prim patchwork . I never see it in England . Do you have an email list that would remind me to look at your blog for ideas . I tried to print the two blocke you are showing . Are they free BOM or foe sale

Sounds like you had a lovely day with your quilty friends. I was wondering where you have been yesterday during our party of Christmas QAL. But look at you have worked a lot for your Christmas project last night!! Very nice...

Always flying fingers at yours! I have to tell you that the monthly sheep blocks are delightful! So far I like the first two blocks the best but all great together. Again...another fun project you've started for me to drool over! Dang it Karen...knock it off!!! Hee! Have fun, enjoy your Sunday stitching...our taxes are nearly finished. Thank goodness!!

Sounds like fun sewing. I'm keeping focus on finishing previously started projected. It's always the quilting stage that slows me down.But we press on with borders of another project. Ihope to post soon. Keep having fun....